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Lab: SQL injection vulnerability allowing login bypass

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This lab contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the login function.

To solve the lab, perform a SQL injection attack that logs in to the application as the administrator user.

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Solution

  1. Use Burp Suite to intercept and modify the login request.
  2. Modify the username parameter, giving it the value: administrator'--

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